Empire Headboard
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Empire Bedroom Sets
Wood
Antique 1890s French Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Silk, Mahogany
Antique 1880s French Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
20th Century Philippine American Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
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20th Century Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Beds and Bed Frames
Rosewood, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Giltwood
Vintage 1940s American Empire Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Vintage 1960s Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Empire Revival Beds and Bed Frames
Cherry
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Empire Revival Bedroom Sets
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Brass
20th Century French Neoclassical Beds and Bed Frames
Iron
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Beds and Bed Frames
Cotton, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Bedroom Sets
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Daybeds
Upholstery, Polyester, Fabric, Linen, Foam, Wood, Walnut
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Late 20th Century Post-Modern Armchairs
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
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Antique Early 19th Century Russian Decorative Boxes
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20th Century German Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants
Bamboo, Wicker
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Crystal, Bronze
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Giltwood
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Finding the Right Beds-frames for You
We find relaxation and solace in our bedrooms, which are often the most cherished rooms of a home. Your antique, new or vintage bed and bed frame are integral to this oasis of personal comfort.
Beds and bed frames have long been an important part of the sanctuary that is the bedroom. For the upper class in countries such as England, the massive, costly beds of the 16th and 17th centuries were decorative and of the poster variety. Some were characterized by large painted wooden headboards, often made of oak, that featured ornate carvings and richly colored curtains affixed to each of the two or four posts — think of today’s sumptuous upholstered headboards as a distant cousin to these luxurious furnishings. The heavy fabric curtains were drawn across a fringed canopy to close out the sunlight that might’ve warmed your grandiose and opulent bedchambers. This feature could also offer privacy as desired, because, as we all know, a bedroom is for more than just sleeping.
Coiled springs didn’t make their way into mattresses until the 1800s, which likely made for a far more comfortable night’s sleep for many. Bed frames of cast iron and brass were introduced during the mid- to late-19th century. Later, the 20th century brought with it marvelous innovations for slumberland, among them daybeds from the likes of George Nelson and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich as well as convertible sofa beds.
Today, you will find a range of beds geared toward your individual personality and preferred style of decor. When shopping for a bed and bed frame, keep in mind that you’ve got options. Sizes range from twin to California king. At 76 inches wide and 80 inches long, a king-size bed is roughly 16 inches wider than a queen-size mattress, and your bed frame will likely add two to five inches to each side. (The California king bed is 84 inches long.)
From dramatic bedroom designs to uncomplicated, minimalist approaches, the bedroom has evolved into the haven that it should be: a peaceful place of respite, where we begin and end every day. Take the time to create your very own oasis — you deserve it. Rest easy with an expansive collection of antique, new and vintage beds and bed frames available on 1stDibs.
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